US Bridges

AL-118 over Mallard Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 9 MI E JCT AL-253 · Structure no. 015473

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-118 over Mallard Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-118 over Mallard Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,899 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesAL-118
CrossesMallard Creek
Location9 MI E JCT AL-253
RouteU.S. Route 118
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93325, -87.64156
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2020)
Projected traffic1,899 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-118 over Mallard Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-118 over Mallard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does AL-118 over Mallard Creek carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is AL-118 over Mallard Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-118 over Mallard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.